SaralnamaVenezuelan fishermen fear for their lives after US strikes on boats in the Caribbean., Wilder Fernández, a fisherman near Lake Maracaibo, expressed worry about potential US attacks. The US deployed warships, jets, and troops to target suspected drug traffickers linked to Venezuela's government. At least six strikes killed 27 people since last month. US President Trump considered strikes on Venezuelan soil and authorized CIA operations in Venezuela. Fishermen like Fernández fear being hit by mistake. Venezuela's President Maduro denies drug cartel accusations. The attacks have increased risks for fishermen, with some refusing to work. Despite fears, some fishermen show defiance and support for Maduro's government. (Updated 17 Oct 2025, 10:48 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Venezuelan fishermen fear for their lives after US strikes on boats in the Caribbean
- On 25 Apr 2023, Wilder Fernández, a fisherman near Lake Maracaibo, expressed worry about potential US attacks
- The US deployed warships, jets, and troops to target suspected drug traffickers linked to Venezuela's government